Informant-based questionnaire for early detection of cognitive disorders in the olders in Kazakhstan
| Autor: | Assel Tukinova, Gulnar Shalgumbayeva, Zhanna Mussabekova |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Ķazaķstannyṇ Klinikalyķ Medicinasy, Vol 19, Iss 3, Pp 24-27 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1812-2892 2313-1519 |
| DOI: | 10.23950/jcmk/12108 |
| Popis: | Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify cognitive disorders in older people by conducting a survey of their relatives (close people) by the Arizona Questionnaire. Material and methods: The study involved people who had relatives (close ones) aged 60-74 years old. Three hundred and eighty respondents took part in the survey. Results: Summing up all the points obtained during the survey of relatives 4-13 points 78.7% (n=299), which may indicate the presence of moderate cognitive disorders that are better not to be ignored (suggests going to the doctor) and above 13 points 6% (n=23) indicates a fairly high probability of dementia (urgent need to seek medical help). Our study revealed that family status (p Conclusion: As a result of survey informants, it was revealed that most of the olders, whose relatives have been surveyed, may be at risk of cognitive impairment and further testing is needed. |
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